Steve Schirripa
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Steve Schirripa (c. 1958) is an Italian-American actor who is most famous for his role as Bobby Baccilieri on the HBO TV series, The Sopranos. In addition, Schirripa has had several minor roles in movies, including The Runner and Joe Dirt.
Although never in the mob himself, Schirripa often rubbed elbows with "connected" people, and was familiar with the mob type. Before getting into show business, he worked in Las Vegas, booking talent for a major casino.
Schirripa has also written a book, based on his life growing up in Brooklyn called A Goomba's Guide to Life.
Schirripa is a frequent guest on the Don Imus radio program.